Ascension Episcopal Church
Amherst, Virginia
A parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Southwestern Virginia.
All are welcome!
The mission of Ascension Church is to worship God, guided by the Spirit, by the love and teachings of Jesus, and by Episcopal tradition; to love and support one another as Christ loves us; and to support and serve our neighbors in Amherst and beyond.
Morning Prayer services every Sunday at 11 a.m.
UPCOMING HOLY EUCHARIST SERVICES:
Sunday, June 29 at 11 a.m. with The Reverend Chip Phren.
Sunday, July 13 at 11 a.m. with The Reverend Chip Phren.
Sunday, July 27 at 11 a.m. with The Reverend Cathy Montgomery.
Sunday, August 31 at 11 a.m. with The Reverend Cathy Montgomery.
Sunday, September 7 at 11 a.m. with The Reverend Chip Phren.
Sunday, September 28 at 11 a.m. with The Reverend Cathy Montgomery.
The Reverend Jeannette Pillsbury, our priest for pastoral care, is available in the Parish Hall each Tuesday. Contact her by email for specific hours.
The men’s breakfast meets every Friday morning in the Parish Hall. Coffee call at 7:30 a.m., breakfast at 8 a.m. Bible study at 8:30 a.m. Contact Kinny Kinnier for information.
Our centering prayer group welcomes everyone. We meet virtually on Saturdays at 8 a.m. Contact Dena Lee for information.
Join our Meals On Wheels group! To learn more, email Rebecca Keith.
Women's Bible Study group meets on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. in the Parish Hall. For more information, contact Zoe Rogers.
Ladies Lunch Outing meets once a month to explore local cuisine. For more information, contact Mary Tourgee.